Surfaces and Coatings Researcher

SURVICE Engineering Company•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Surfaces and Coatings Researcher to support its Aberdeen Research Operation at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The researcher will work with a multidisciplinary team of Army Research Laboratory experimental and computational scientists on surface analysis and materials research, including development of organic and ceramic coatings, modification of material and multimaterial surfaces, research on materials for extreme ambient temperatures, concealment materials and concepts, and multiscale and predictive materials modeling. The role also involves recommending approaches for Government research collaborations, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and preparing presentations and written summaries of research efforts. The position requires an active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one; U.S. citizenship is required. Travel is 5%. Salary is $105,000–$120,000, depending on experience and education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related Physical Science field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience; exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered.
Experience working in a research environment; educational experience is acceptable.
U.S. citizenship.
Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing proposals, reports, technical program summaries, PowerPoint presentations, and journal publications.

Responsibilities

Work with a multidisciplinary team of ARL experimental and computational scientists.
Conduct surface analysis.
Conduct materials research to develop new organic and ceramic coatings.
Modify material and multimaterial surfaces to control properties such as adhesion, thermal conduction, and spectral reflection.
Research materials that operate at extreme ambient temperatures.
Conduct materials and concepts research for concealment.
Conduct multiscale and predictive materials modeling.
Recommend courses of action for internal and external Government research collaborations.
Coordinate, prepare, and maintain supplies, materials, and equipment for laboratory use.
Prepare presentations and written documents summarizing research efforts.